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...in any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your television screen indefinitely. Copyrights • Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Unauthorized recording of such material may require ...apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of signal. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your nearest Sony dealer. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Servicing is...
...in any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your television screen indefinitely. Copyrights • Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Unauthorized recording of such material may require ...apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of signal. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your nearest Sony dealer. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Servicing is...
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.... Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs Functions available for DVD-Rs Functions available for DVD... VIDEOs Functions available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio...
.... Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs Functions available for DVD-Rs Functions available for DVD... VIDEOs Functions available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio...
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... Format Tape to a DVD 70 Settings and Adjustments 73 Using the Setup Displays 73 Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset 74 Clock Setting (Clock Set 75 Video Settings (Video 76 Audio Settings (Audio 78 Recording Settings (Features 80 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 81 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 83 Additional...
... Format Tape to a DVD 70 Settings and Adjustments 73 Using the Setup Displays 73 Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset 74 Clock Setting (Clock Set 75 Video Settings (Video 76 Audio Settings (Audio 78 Recording Settings (Features 80 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 81 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 83 Additional...
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... PM 10:10 AM Length Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > Original Playlist Control Dubbing 8 Creating your digital video camera to the DV IN jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc (page 69). Title...
... PM 10:10 AM Length Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > Original Playlist Control Dubbing 8 Creating your digital video camera to the DV IN jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc (page 69). Title...
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...• If you have the following antenna hookups. If you have Hookup Cable box or satellite receiver with a A (page 13) video/audio output Cable box with the components to be connected to the grounding system of the building, as practical. Do not connect the ... before connecting. Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2)...
...• If you have the following antenna hookups. If you have Hookup Cable box or satellite receiver with a A (page 13) video/audio output Cable box with the components to be connected to the grounding system of the building, as practical. Do not connect the ... before connecting. Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2)...
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Hookups and Settings A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow ,continued 13 Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the cable box or satellite receiver. Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV Audio/video cord (supplied) to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on .
Hookups and Settings A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow ,continued 13 Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the cable box or satellite receiver. Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV Audio/video cord (supplied) to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on .
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...the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks of the yellow (video) plug. INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) TV or projector VIDEO (yellow) INPUT S VIDEO Audio/video cord (supplied) (red) (white) DVD recorder (yellow) to LINE OUT1 (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) S video cord (not supplied) to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) : Signal ...L/R) jacks at the same time. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the recorder. Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. • Do...
...the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks of the yellow (video) plug. INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) TV or projector VIDEO (yellow) INPUT S VIDEO Audio/video cord (supplied) (red) (white) DVD recorder (yellow) to LINE OUT1 (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) S video cord (not supplied) to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) : Signal ...L/R) jacks at the same time. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the recorder. Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. • Do...
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... outputs progressive signals. When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 77). If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set...same kind and length. INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN R AUDIO L (red) (white) TV or projector Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) Audio/video cord (supplied) (red) to LINE OUT1 (AUDIO L/R) (white) Component video cord (not supplied) (red) (blue) (green) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT : Signal flow DVD recorder...
... outputs progressive signals. When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 77). If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set...same kind and length. INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN R AUDIO L (red) (white) TV or projector Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) Audio/video cord (supplied) (red) to LINE OUT1 (AUDIO L/R) (white) Component video cord (not supplied) (red) (blue) (green) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT : Signal flow DVD recorder...
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... WIDE MODE Switch to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV Code numbers of your TV on or off VOL +/- Set the appropriate code number again. TV/VIDEO WIDE MODE 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. 2 Hold down "/1. 3 Enter your TV. VOL +/- Select the ... previously entered will be erased. • When you can also use the supplied remote to control the AV amplifier's (receiver's) volume. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC LG/Gold Star Magnavox Marantz MGA/Mitsubishi NEC Panasonic Philco...
... WIDE MODE Switch to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV Code numbers of your TV on or off VOL +/- Set the appropriate code number again. TV/VIDEO WIDE MODE 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. 2 Hold down "/1. 3 Enter your TV. VOL +/- Select the ... previously entered will be erased. • When you can also use the supplied remote to control the AV amplifier's (receiver's) volume. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC LG/Gold Star Magnavox Marantz MGA/Mitsubishi NEC Panasonic Philco...
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... or standard TVs with bands on page 76. 10 Press ENTER. Antenna Cable If you will receive channels. To set the channels manually, see "Video Settings (Video)" on the upper and lower sections of Dolby Digital signal you have a cable connection. The setup display for selecting the type of the receivable channels...
... or standard TVs with bands on page 76. 10 Press ENTER. Antenna Cable If you will receive channels. To set the channels manually, see "Video Settings (Video)" on the upper and lower sections of Dolby Digital signal you have a cable connection. The setup display for selecting the type of the receivable channels...
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... the supplied remote to the previous display Press O RETURN. Easy Setup is finished. Finish To return to one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the clock accurately. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Note To record TV programs using ...run Easy Setup again, select "Easy Setup" in the "Setup" display (page 83). If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. All connections and setup operations are complete. The default command mode setting for this recorder...
... the supplied remote to the previous display Press O RETURN. Easy Setup is finished. Finish To return to one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the clock accurately. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Note To record TV programs using ...run Easy Setup again, select "Easy Setup" in the "Setup" display (page 83). If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. All connections and setup operations are complete. The default command mode setting for this recorder...
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...this recorder. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connect a VCR or similar device to record using an S video cord. 26 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or ...Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on this recorder. S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) to LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN LINE 2 IN DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN LINE 2 IN - See also the instruction manual...
...this recorder. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connect a VCR or similar device to record using an S video cord. 26 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or ...Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on this recorder. S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) to LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN LINE 2 IN DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN LINE 2 IN - See also the instruction manual...
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... signals that prohibit any copying cannot be able to view the signals from the connected VCR. • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. 27 Noise (feedback) may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. VCR, etc... line input on your TV. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your TV in the order shown below. LINE OUTPUT R AUDIO L Audio/video cord (not supplied) VIDEO to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the DVD...
... signals that prohibit any copying cannot be able to view the signals from the connected VCR. • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. 27 Noise (feedback) may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. VCR, etc... line input on your TV. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your TV in the order shown below. LINE OUTPUT R AUDIO L Audio/video cord (not supplied) VIDEO to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the DVD...
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... Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 66...) Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization unnecessary) (page 67) Format in Video mode*2 (page 66) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 67) DVD+R DVD+R DL Automatically +R formatted Playable on DVD+R ...
... Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 66...) Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization unnecessary) (page 67) Format in Video mode*2 (page 66) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 67) DVD+R DVD+R DL Automatically +R formatted Playable on DVD+R ...
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... (Ver.1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4×-speed compatible • 8 cm discs • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs • DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format) • DVD-Rs with CPRM*1 *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Unused DVD-RWs are...
... (Ver.1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4×-speed compatible • 8 cm discs • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs • DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format) • DVD-Rs with CPRM*1 *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Unused DVD-RWs are...
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... CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization). 30 DVD-R DATA DVD - Yes No Playable Discs Disc Type DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD CD Disc Logo Icon Used in MP3 or JPEG format conforming to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2 DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs in... CD DATA CD DATA CD DATA DVD - 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/ - 12 cm/8 cm Discs Operation Playback Recording DVD+RW DVD-RW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes...
... CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization). 30 DVD-R DATA DVD - Yes No Playable Discs Disc Type DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD CD Disc Logo Icon Used in MP3 or JPEG format conforming to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2 DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs in... CD DATA CD DATA CD DATA DVD - 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/ - 12 cm/8 cm Discs Operation Playback Recording DVD+RW DVD-RW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes...
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... do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Note on this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some that the disc's contents will appear on other side. RDR-GX315 X Region code No. The disc will only play if it has not been correctly finalized...
... do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Note on this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some that the disc's contents will appear on other side. RDR-GX315 X Region code No. The disc will only play if it has not been correctly finalized...
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... or MENU. Playback side facing down 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Note To play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, playback starts automatically depending on the disc tray. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the Title List...
... or MENU. Playback side facing down 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Note To play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, playback starts automatically depending on the disc tray. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the Title List...
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... the current or next title/ chapter/scene/track and starts playback when pressed during playback. PREV is effective when you pause playback for DVDs and VIDEO CDs. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R VCD * DVD * Playback direction only All discs 34
... the current or next title/ chapter/scene/track and starts playback when pressed during playback. PREV is effective when you pause playback for DVDs and VIDEO CDs. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R VCD * DVD * Playback direction only All discs 34
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...ENTER. When playing a DVD "Chapter": Repeats the current chapter. CD DATA CD DATA DVD z Hints • You can play function with VIDEO CDs while the PBC function is between and at an equal distance from the analog stereo jacks. Three speeds are output only through the DIGITAL...language abbreviation. When you press H PLAY or X PAUSE. • Make sure that the speakers are connected to be repeated when pressed. When playing a VIDEO CD (with DTS soundtracks, set "Digital Out" - "Folder": Repeats the current album. Notes on (page 36). • When the playback signal does...
...ENTER. When playing a DVD "Chapter": Repeats the current chapter. CD DATA CD DATA DVD z Hints • You can play function with VIDEO CDs while the PBC function is between and at an equal distance from the analog stereo jacks. Three speeds are output only through the DIGITAL...language abbreviation. When you press H PLAY or X PAUSE. • Make sure that the speakers are connected to be repeated when pressed. When playing a VIDEO CD (with DTS soundtracks, set "Digital Out" - "Folder": Repeats the current album. Notes on (page 36). • When the playback signal does...